Site Agent

Great opportunity for a Site Agent working for an excellent civil engineering contractor near Portsmouth

This opportunity will suit either an existing site agent, a site manager or a site supervisor looking to step up

The Site Agent will support the management and delivery of major civil engineering construction project

• Interpreting engineering drawings and specifications and ensuring the accurate construction of the works
• Planning, measuring, monitoring and reviewing the progress of contracts throughout the project’s lifespan and ensuring compliance with project’s budgets and programme.
• Ensuring the timely procurement and payment of suppliers and subcontractors and monitoring their performance including financial throughout the project.
• Ensuring company procedures and systems on quality, health & safety and the environment
• Preparing quality, environmental and H&S construction plans
• Preparing and submitting weekly reports on progress
• Identifying potential problem areas, and financial impact
• Liaising with the site manager and foreman as to what engineering is needed onsite and holding daily engineering briefings with the onsite engineers.
• Actively resolve contractual issues with both clients and suppliers
• Mentoring and guidance for junior members of the team

• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering
• Demonstrable experience of working as a Site Agent within the civil engineering construction industry preferably on large earthworks projects.
• Experience in Design & Build Contracts
• Understanding and experience in NEC4 Contracts
• Strong computer literacy and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience of managing and mentoring engineers.
• Knowledge of current civil engineering legislation as well as Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Highly developed professional communication and negotiation skills
• The ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in both mathematical or diagrammatic form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

On offer is a very attractive salary package coupled with a career opportunity offering the opportunity to develop your knowledge and experience by providing plenty of exposure to a variety of matters in a supportive working environment.